Waukesha hit-and-run crash; man critically hurt, woman arrested
Waukesha Police
WAUKESHA, Wis. - A 63-year-old man suffered critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle near Hartwell and White Rock Avenue in Waukesha on Saturday evening, Dec. 28. Officials say the driver of that striking vehicle is in police custody.
Waukesha police received a 911 call about the incident around 6:15 p.m. Saturday. The caller indicated the victim was hit by a vehicle.
The Waukesha Fire Department provided advanced lifesaving care – and took the victim to a trauma center.
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The investigative team, led by the City of Waukesha Major Crash Investigative Team, was able to develop a vehicle of interest. The investigators were able to make an arrest in the case. A 57-year-old woman who lives in Waukesha was arrested and taken to the Waukesha County Jail. Officials say they believe "operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated" may have been a factor in the crash.
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If anyone was in the area of White Rock Avenue and N. Hartwell Avenue around the time of this incident and may have witnessed or has information about this incident, you are urged to contact Waukesha police at 262-524-3814.